Craig Hudman - Simply Live

Quit running after three, almost puked. I just don't have any energy or desire to run.....

Well, I still hate running but my brother-in-law has been bugging me to do a track workout with him. I think it's going to be a once a week type of a deal for the next little while. He wants to get faster, so I met him at the track this morning. 2 mile warm up. I think he thought this was a little long for a warm up. 10 x 400 @ 5K pace 1:20 avg. Low lap was 1:19, high was 1:21 most were dead on 1:20. Then a 2 mile cool down at around slow MP. It did feel good to get in a workout this morning before the wind really came up. I might do a medium long run this afternoon. We'll see how I feel and motivation/energy level around lunch time. Trying to work out a quick fishing trip either Friday or Saturday night.

PM - 13.5 Just doing a little better. It was still a difficult run mentally. Really wanted to quit around 10 but was able to finish what I wanted to run. Slow progression run starting at 6:57 and finishing around 6:27. I think I'll push through a bit of this crap if I can so I don't lose much fitness. I can tell speed is already down a bit. Not real worried about that.

AM - 7 I'm a little erratic lately. I owe this morning's ambition to my wife who got me up and going. We went out a little late. I was figuring 4 was all we'd get but she coaxed me to 5 and then I started feeling better so I finished off 2 more with just the dog along the canal road. My motivation towards running is sooo low right now. I do feel better when I go but it's been real difficult.

 PM - 10.6 and 1 almost heart attack. Ran a loop I haven't done in awhile and wasn't paying attention when a red heeler almost took me out. Other animal news, kicked a wiener dog that was at my ankles for more than a few steps right in front of his owner but the wild animals seem like they've had a bit of bad luck dead skunk, porcupine and squirrel all within a couple mile stretch. Vanilla Bean Gu messes me up. I took it today and I was looking for a restroom 2 miles later. Lucky for me North Bingham County park was right there. I also took these at UVM so I think I've solved my stomach problem. Super hot day.

I finally did make it fishing (dry fly). Ended up at the family ranch pond. This is about the average sized fish in it. There are much, much bigger.

Here's the main jogging partner who made laps around the pond while I fished. I think he had the most fun of anyone. 

AM - 8.6 I finally had a bit of motivation this morning and was able to get up a bit earlier and run. Yesterday I just felt so much better after running early I knew I needed to do it again today. Hill route and canal loop all solo not even my dog (Nikki took him) very peaceful morning run.

PM - 6.1 Energy levels are getting better. My right knee is starting to feel a little "loose" not sure I like how it's feeling. I little worrisome. Eating Hershey's chocolate. It's pretty good stuff. Best of all I'm hitting the river tonight hopefully I'll get a few fish on dries.